august 2015 | happenings | mccs sc

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AUGUST 2015

MCX Baby & Me ..........................................................Page 2MCAS CDC Open House...........................................Page 3Depot Theater September Salute ..................... Page 7Whitewater Rafting .................................................Page 8Vacation Ideas ......................................................... Page 9

2AUGUST 2015 MCCS HappeningsJUNE 2012 MCCS HAPPENINGS

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personal financial management program

financial fitness5 August | 0900-1100Bldg. 923, Room 41MCRD Parris Island

Build wealth, not debt! This interactive workshop covers the basics of financial fitness including financial planning, credit reports, car buying and Thrift Savings Plans (TSP). To register, please call the Personal Financial Management Program at 228-7055 (MCAS) or 228-2218 (MCRD).

command financial specialist training17-21 August | 0800-1600Bldg. 923, Room 41MCRD Parris Island

The Command Financial Specialist (CFS) is a principal advisor to their command on matters related to personal financial management. In order to become a CFS, service members must be pay grade E6 and above for enlisted and W2/O1 and above for officers. To register, please call the Personal Financial Management Program at 228-7055 (MCAS) or 228-2218 (MCRD).

cHild deVelopment centers

mcas cdc open House10 August | 1800 MCAS Beaufort CDC

The Child Development Center will open its doors to existing and new parents and children and share a night of activities to learn about what the facility offers to families. For more information, call Paula Madrid at 228-7290.

Water day of play13 August | 0900-1130 MCAS Beaufort CDC

Currently enrolled patrons can experience fun water and outdoor activities in the playground area to welcome the 2015-2016 school year. For more information, call Paula Madrid at 228-7290.

cdc and yc openingsThe Child Development Centers, Youth Centers and Family Childcare homes currently have openings with limited wait time for all age groups. For more information, contact the Resource and Referral Office at 228-7279.

4AUGUST 2015 MCCS HappeningsMCCS HAPPENINGSJUNE 2012

exceptional family member program

efmp 1015 August | 0900-100063 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.

Families with special health and/or education needs and the professionals who provide support to EFMs are invited to learn about the basics of EFMP. This training focuses on the enrollment process, respite care information, EFMP’s continuous support services and much more! For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at 228-3849.

costume boWling WitH efmp6 and 20 August | 1700-1830MCAS Bowling Center

The EFMP Bowling network and support activity provides family fun and educational outreach. Wear your costumes! We wish to make this event accessible to persons of all abilities. If you need accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us. Children and adults are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at 228-3849.

special needs Quarterly forum10 August | 1300-140063 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.

The Quarterly Forum shares resources, identifies concerns and generates collaborative solutions with the Tri-Command leadership and program representatives to better serve family members with special needs. All enrolled or newly assigned EFMP families are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at 228-3849.

indiVidual education program (iep) WorksHop13 August | 0900-1000 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.

Attend the IEP workshop to learn about special education terms, the IEP process, goal development and much more! For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at 228-3849.

efmp meet, greet and learn Hour27 August | 0900-100063 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.

The Meet, Greet and Learn Hour is a support group for Exceptional Families to network and receive new information and strategies for effectively addressing multiple complex issues affecting EFMs. Children are welcome to join us. All EFMP enrolled families are invited. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at 228-3849.

neW parent support program

Call 228-6565 for more information on any of the following:

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOM

Wednesdays 0900-1000 Laurel Bay Family Service Center

PLAY MORNINGCome join us for FUN for the KidsBirth to 5 years old and their parents.

Toys, Crafts, Games, Songs, Music & MORE...Wednesdays • 1000-1100

Parris Island CDC • Room 130

MONDAYS 1000-1100At the Family Service Center, Laurel Bay Blvd. Bldg. 1632

PLAYMORNING

Quarterly Classes

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MCAS BEAUFORTMCRD PARRIS ISLAND

MCFTB ONLINEmccs-sc.com/MCFTB

MCAS Facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook.com/mcftb.mcrdpi

For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB TeamDeanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505Myranda Brown – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662Ashley McCartney – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570Roxanne Farr – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-1573Veronica Stephens – Family Day Administrative Specialist – 228-1667

For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB TeamDaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 228-6504Mindy Morrison – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141DaNeil Cox – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-6141Christopher Eiland – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7495Paula Dyson – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397Tasha Smalls – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793


staying connected14 august | 1730-1930 | four Winds family readiness center

To register, please contact Becky Salazar at 228-1570 or [email protected].

l.i.n.k.s. for spouses22 august | 0930-1630 | laurel bay family service center, rm 101

To register, please contact Paula Dyson at 228-7397 or email [email protected].

6AUGUST 2015 MCCS HappeningsJULY 2012 MCCS HAPPENINGS

mcas beaufort fitness centerBy Chris Wilk

Fitness is core to a youthful and vigorous force. To that end MCCS offers a variety of fitness opportunities to provide Marines, Sailors, family members and DOD personal with resources to lead active healthy lives.The goal of physical fitness is to improve the quality of life for the members of our military community and to enhance readiness through the promotion and supporting of healthy lifestyles. The MCAS Beaufort Fitness Center provides guidance on exercise, injury prevention and nutritional information.

MCAS Beaufort Fitness Center is a 47,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility offering a wide variety of selectorized, plate loaded and cardio equipment. The Fitness Center also has 3 racquetball courts, a 2 court basketball court, male and female saunas, a group fitness room and a tactical fitness/HITT room.

Free group fitness classes are offered to all patrons. Fitness class information is available on the MCCS-SC website or in the fitness center. Unit PT, HITT PT and personal training are available to our active duty members Monday through Friday at no cost. For more detailed information please contact us today!

P R E S E N T E D B Y

FITNESS SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

0615-0715

UNIT PT UNIT PT

0715-0815

UNIT PT

1130-1230

INDOORCYCLING TABATA

1500-1600

UNIT PT

INDIVIDUAL SHOP/UNIT PT SESSIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY SCHEDULED UNIT PT SESSIONS. Please submit requests to [email protected] and [email protected]. For optimum service, requests must be received via email a minimum of 24 hours in advance and are required for groups of 10 to 30+ Marines. Please include unit, POC’s phone number, date, time, preferred session format and number of participants. Please allow 2 to 3 business days to receive email con� rmation of your request. Requests to reschedule (or cancellations) require notice to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] via email no later than noon of the prior business day. See our website mccs-sc.com for more information.

Note: Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Active Duty OnLYIndividual and/or group welcome

TABATA: Sequential training class which intervals 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercises for upper body and lower body with 10 seconds of rest.

INDOOR CYCLING: Challenge yourself! Race fl ats, climb hills, hit the jumps, and ride sprints for your cardio experience!

UNIT PT FOR ACTIVE DUTY ONLY - INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP: All Active Duty personnel are welcome to attend any pre-scheduled classes Monday/Wednesday at 0615, Thursday at 1500 and Friday at 0715.

Patrons of all ability levels are welcome and encouraged to attend all events. If special assistance is needed, please contact Chris Wilk at [email protected] or 843-228-6712




AUGUST 2015MCAS BEAUFORT

GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE

AUGUST 2015

MCRD PARRIS ISLANDGROUP EXERCISE

SCHEDULE

P R E S E N T E D B Y

FITNESS SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

T i m e M o n d a y T u e s d a y W e d n e s d a y T h u r s d a y

0615-0715UNIT PT UNIT PT

1130-1230 FUNCTIONALCIRCUIT SPIN/TRX

1500-1600UNIT PT UNIT PT

INDIVIDUAL SHOP/UNIT PT SESSIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY SCHEDULED UNIT PT SESSIONS. Please submit requests to [email protected] and [email protected]. For optimum service, requests must be received via email a minimum of 24 hours in advance and are required for groups of 10 to 30+ Marines. Please include unit, POC’s phone number, date, time, preferred session format and number of participants. Please allow 2 to 3 business days to receive email con� rmation of your request. Requests to reschedule (or cancellations) require notice to [email protected] and [email protected] via email no later than noon of the prior business day. See our website mccs-sc.com for more information.

Note: Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.





FUNCTIONAL CIRCUIT: A circuit class with strength training put into a high intensity format. Every week will challenge you in a new way using a variety of equipment to include: TRX, Dynaballs, Kettlebells, Olympic bars, battle ropes and plyo boxes.

SPIN/TRX: Join us for a mixture of interval, sprint and endurance training on the spin bike. After that keep the intensity up with a series of body and core challenging exercises with the TRX straps.

UNIT PT FOR ACTIVE DUTY ONLY - INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP: All Active Duty personnel are welcome to attend any pre-scheduled classes Monday/Wednesday at 1500 and Tuesday/Thursday at 0615.

Patrons of all ability levels are welcome and encouraged to attend all events. If special assistance is needed, please contact Jonathan Hutchison at [email protected] or 843-228-1504.


Pa r r i s i s l a n d d e P o t t h e at e r

Join us at the Parris island depot theater every sunday in september at 1900 for a Free ndVd military themed movie in celebration of the Centennial!

6 sePteMBer

FUll Metal JaCKet

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War

has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street

fighting in Hue.

13 sePteMBer

FUrYApril, 1945. As the Allies

make their final push in the European Theatre, a

battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank

and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind

enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie

soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his

men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to

strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

20 sePteMBer

lone sUrViVor

Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader

Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are

left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts

of modern warfare.

27 sePteMBer

aMeriCan sniPer

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves

countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into

a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds

that it is the war he can’t leave behind.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.

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Outdoor Recreation is taking a trip to Chattooga Whitewater Rafting. The cost is $110 per person and the registration deadline is 5 September. Must be 10 or older to attend and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 228-7472.

Chattooga WhitewaterRafting 19 September

Mountain Rest, SC | 0500-2200

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Chattooga WhitewaterRafting


Beach Bum TriaThlon8 August | 0645

This triathlon is entirely on the hard flat beach of Hilton Head Is-land’s Coligny Beach. Prepare to have to the wettest, sandiest and hottest time you'll ever experience with a ¼ mile ocean swim, 6 mile beach bike and 3 mile beach run. For more information, visit gotrievents.com.

rocking hoT Summer nighT21 August | 1700-2100

This sundown celebration on the May River Food Court in Bluffton is fun for whole family, including the “furkids”! There will be live music, free children’s activities and a food court featuring local restaurants. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are permitted. Tickets available at the door for $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit blufftonsunsetparty.com.

cruiSing Your WaYDid you know that ITT can assist you with booking your dream cruise vacation aboard any cruise line any time of year? Whether you are looking for an extended 7-night Caribbean voyage or a 3-night weekend getaway sailing to the Bahamas, we are here to help! Call or email us your request and let us take care of everything for you!

all-incluSive vacaTion PackageSEach Caribbean island has its own history, traditions, and landscape, but there is one thing they have in common – soft, white sand beaches. Contact ITT/All Points Travel and let us help you book your ideal Caribbean vacation package for the whole family or for that special adults only getaway.

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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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30 31 AFTERBURNERSRecreation:Mon-Wed& Fri 1100-1400 1700-2200Thur 1100-2200Sat-Sun 1300-2000

AFTERBURNERS

Snack Bar:Mon-Wedand Fri 1700-2200Thur 1500-2200Sat-Sun 1300-2000

BRIG & BREW

Recreation:Mon-Wed 1600-2000 Thur 1500-2200 Fri 1500-2000

BRIG & BREW

Snack Bar:Mon-Wed 1600-2000 Thur 1500-2200 Fri 1500-2000

SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SIngLE MARInES AnD SAILORS, gEOgRAPHICAL BACHELORS AnD SIngLE PAREnTS

Single Marine ProgramSingle Marine Program

202020ththth

SMP MEETINGBrig & Brew 1000

Afterburners 1400

AUGUST 2015 SMP EVENTS

CORN HOLEBrig & Brew 1900





TRIVIA TUESDAYBrig & Brew 1700

TRIVIA WEDNESDAYAfterburners 1900







TEXAS HOLD’EMAfterburners 1900




KARAOKE / DJBrig & Brew 1900

OPEN MIC NIGHT& KARAOKE / DJ

Brig & Brew 1900



Eligible Single Marines & Sailors can play golf at The Legends at Parris Island for $20.00 after 1300 seven days a week. Bowling: Friday 1600-2300 and Saturday 1300-2300.

Movies: Thurs-Sun any movie FOR FREE.

BRIG & BREW: 228-1544, SMP INFO: MCRD 228-1541, AFTERBURNERS: 228-6365, SMP INFO: MCAS 228-7405, MCCS-SC.COM

MOVIE NIGHTBrig & Brew 1800Afterburners 1900




XBOX ONE TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1600

XBOX ONE TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1900

LUNCH TIME POOL TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1130

LUNCH TIME POOL TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1130

PAGE 13 LIVETROOP APPRECIATION

Afterburners 1500

TROOP APPRECIATIONBrig & Brew 1500

POOL TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1600

CORN HOLETOURNAMENTAfterburners 1600

COOKOUTAfterburners 1600

CATFISHING TRIPSantee, SC

190

PING PONGTOURNAMENTAfterburners 1900

Hilton Head, SC All Day

AIR HOCKEYTOURNAMENTAfterburners 1600

19

XBOX TOURNAMENTAfterburners 1900

MOvIE ThEATER hOTLINES:

parris island 228-1525

mcas beaufort228-7183


MCAS BEAUFORT

Friday 21 August 1630In the ballroom at the Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort

Pub menu will be available as well as a dinner specials.

Friday 21 August 1630In the ballroom at the Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort

Pub menu will be available as well as a dinner specials.

Friday 7 August 1700At the Of� cers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort. We will be showing Disney’s UP. Start time for the movie is 1800.

Kids’ menu starts at 1700 and consists of pepperoni or cheese pizza by the slice for $1.50 each, including beverage or house made chicken tenders with honey mustard for $3.50, including beverage.

Pub menu and nightly specials available at 1700 in the Santini Bar.

No charge for movie • No reservations required

Kids’ Night

traditions august Calendar

Inns of the Corps now offers breakfast(for guests only)

the raCkpaCkage$240.00 for 3 nIghtsEnjoy a $45 savings on three nights’ accommodations at the deTreville House, winner of the Marine Corps Food & Hospitality Excellence Award for 21 years, located 8 miles from Parris Island on board the Beaufort Air Station. For reservation information call 522-1663 or visit innsofthecorps.com.

MCRD PARRIS ISLAND

monday tuesday Wednesday tHursday friday saturday sunday

CLOSED

Lunch Buffet featuring:

BBQ CHICKEN & SMOTHERED LIvER

Soup & SaLad Bar, drink & deSSert $8.95


ITALIAN BUFFETSoup & SaLad Bar,

WIngS, DRInk & DESSERT $8.95

OPEN FOR DINNER1700-2000


FRIED PORK CHOPS & LONDON BROIL

Soup & SaLad Bar, SideS,drink & deSSert $8.95


SOUTHERN COMFORT FOODSoup & SaLad Bar, SideS,

drink & deSSert $8.95

HaPPy HOuR 1600-1800

RESERvED FORPRIvATE FUNCTIONS

caLL 228-1559 forcatering inforMation

CLOSED

Lunch Buffet Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1100-1300. All Ranks Welcome. Children’s Lunch Buffet Price: Ages 0-5 Free, Ages 6-12 $4.95.


accessing HigHer education 7-8 August | 0800-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island11-12 and 18-19 August | 0800-1630Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort

Accessing Higher Education (AHE) is a free, in-depth, 2-day class that covers getting started on your path to a college degree or certification. Space is limited and transitioning Marines have priority. For more information or to register, call 228-7421 (MCAS) or 228-2086 (MCRD).

distance learningAre you curious about trying an online college class? Distance learning is the preferred method for many people. Go to dantes.doded.mil/service-members/prep-for-college/self-assessment/index.html to find out if you are a good candidate for online education.

kuder® assessmentsIn less than 30 minutes, Active Duty, Guard members, Reservists and service members in transition can take all three of the Kuder® Journey assessments to learn more about themselves. Taking the Kuder Work Values Assessment (learn what’s most important to you), Kuder Career Interests Assessment (connect your top interests with career clusters) and the Kuder Skills Confidence Assessment-A (what do you believe you’re good at doing?) will kick-start exploration and encourage more career satisfaction. Log on to dantes.kuder.com to get started.

WHat’s your learning style?Do you know what your individual learning style is? We all learn differently. Go to marciaconner.com/assess/learningstyle/ to learn more about yourself!

rent your textbooks and saVeIs the cost of textbooks getting to you? Renting your textbooks instead of buying them new or used is a great way to save money! Visit mccssc.com/lifelong for more information about renting textbooks or call your local education office today!

scHolarsHip finderIf you’re searching for a college scholarship for yourself or a family member, try using Military.com’s Scholarship Finder. The finder searches over 1,000 scholarships for the military community. Start your search at offers.military.com/v/scholarships/flow.

local college representatiVesOur local college representatives are waiting to talk to you about your education goals. Give them a call or come visit your education office:

Park University • 228-3502 (MCRD) or 228-7052 (MCAS)Technical College of the Lowcountry • 228-2659 (MCRD) or 228-7494 (MCAS)Embry Riddle University • 228-7585Webster University NHB • 524-1851University of South Carolina • 208-8149 (MCRD) or 228-7494 (MCAS)University of Phoenix • 476-5901

We’re Here to Help!The Education Specialists at your local installation Education Office are ready to provide you with educational advisements, help you choose a path, talk about ways to pay for it and proctor all sorts of tests and examinations. For more information please go to our website at mccs-sc.com/lifelong or call your local education office:MCAS Beaufort • 228-7421Room 211, Bldg. 596MCRD/ERR Parris Island • 228-2086Room 42, Bldg. 923

Quote of tHe montH“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” - Jim Rohn

Facebook.com/MccsScEducationThe Education Services team posts updated education information, answers your questions and responds to your comments to better serve your needs. See you there!

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